Commercial buyers agent, Australia

Commercial buyers agent for property investors

Quick answer

Citadel Agency is a licensed buyers agency (Victorian estate agent licence 092247L) that finds, assesses and negotiates commercial property for investors. We work only for the buyer, search on and off market, and take commercial briefs from about $700,000: small industrial, retail, medical and childcare.

$165M+

in deals transacted

88%

secured off market or pre market

5.0

from 149 Google reviews

092247L

Victorian estate agent licence

How it works

How does a commercial purchase work with Citadel?

1

Brief

Budget, asset type, area, timing and what the property needs to do for you.

2

Search

On market and off market, through agent and owner relationships.

3

Due diligence

Lease, tenant, zoning, outgoings and building, with your legal and tax advisers.

4

Negotiation

Price and terms negotiated for you, and only for you.

5

Settlement

We stay with the deal through to settlement with your conveyancer.

88% secured off market or pre market is a figure across all Citadel Agency purchases.

Before you sign

What do first time commercial buyers miss?

The lease and the tenant

In commercial, the lease and the business behind it drive the value. Check the term left, options, the rent review method and how the tenant trades.

Who pays the outgoings

Land tax, insurance, rates and repairs can sit with you or the tenant. The lease decides, so read it before you compare returns.

Zoning and permitted use

Make sure the zone, overlays and any permits allow the current use and the uses a future tenant may need.

CIPT in Victoria

A purchase can start or continue the commercial and industrial property tax transition. Read our CIPT guide and the State Revenue Office.

GST on the purchase

GST can apply to commercial property, and a leased property may be sold as a going concern. See the ATO and ask your accountant.

The building itself

Get a building inspection that suits the property type, and know which repairs the lease puts on the owner.

General information only, not tax, legal or financial advice.

Deal stress test

Will the numbers hold if the property sits empty?

Enter your own figures. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Net yield after vacancy

0%

Months vacant before net income hits zero

0

Illustration only. Excludes loan costs, purchase costs and tax. The example figures are placeholders, not a typical or expected return.

Locations

Where do we buy commercial property?

MelbourneBrisbaneSydneyPerthAdelaideHobart

We are based in Melbourne and help investors buy across Australia. Tell us where you want to buy and we will tell you how we can help.

FAQ

Questions about commercial buyers agents

Do I need a buyers agent to buy commercial property?

You do not have to use one. A commercial buyers agent works only for the buyer: we set the brief, search on and off market, assess the lease and tenant, coordinate due diligence and negotiate the purchase.

What budget do I need?

Our commercial briefs usually start from about $700,000. The right budget depends on the asset type and area, so start with a brief call.

What types of commercial property does Citadel Agency buy?

Small industrial and warehouses, retail and shopfronts, medical and childcare properties, for investors.

Do you give tax or finance advice?

No. We are a licensed buyers agency, not tax or financial advisers. Speak to your accountant and a licensed adviser before you buy.

Tell us about your commercial brief

Budget, asset type, area and timing. We will tell you honestly whether we are the right fit.

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Citadel Agency is a licensed buyers agency (Victorian estate agent licence 092247L), Preston VIC. $165M+ in deals transacted and 88% of purchases secured off market or pre market are figures across all Citadel Agency purchases. General information only, not financial, tax or legal advice.